China Quiz Review

A line of rulers descended from one family

(a)  

A ruling class of noble families.

(a)  

A test given to qualify candidates for government positions.

(a)  

Rule by officials of proven merit.

(a)  

The growth of cities.

(a)  

Ancient China was surrounded by desert, mountains and ocean. What impact did these natural borders have on the culture? 

• They helped to integrate the cultures of other world civilizations.
• They caused China to constantly be at war with other world civilizations.
• They helped China to establish trade with other civilizations.
• They isolated the Chinese civilization allowing it to develop independently. 

Why did people settle in River Valleys?

• transportation
• water
• rich soil
• all of these

Which are the two major rivers that flow through China?

• The Yellow River (Huang He) and Red Sea

• The Yellow River (Huang He) and Yangtze River

• The Pacific Ocean and Yangtze River

• The Pacific Ocean and Yellow River (Huang He)

What is the correct order of the dynasties from first to last?

• Yuan, Tang, Song, Ming
• Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming
• Tang, Song, Ming, Yuan

Kublai Khan started this dynasty.

• Tang
• Ming
• Yuan
• Song